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Advice on buying from dealerships

By *ill74 OP Man over a year ago

New forest area

Looking at buying a new car, but 2nd hand, from a car dealership.

Would be greatful for any tips, advice etc on all things from getting the price down and getting good deals, what to include in the deal etc. Place I am looking at is where I bought my last car. But is not necessarily where I will end up going.

Thanks.

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By *yron69Man over a year ago

Fareham

Don’t fall for let me speak to my manager routine. You’ll end up paying the real value only and not get a good deal.

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By *ill74 OP Man over a year ago

New forest area

How do I get a good deal?!

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By *iredhandMan over a year ago

Manchester

"How do I get a good deal?!"

Not sure that it’s the best time to be buying any car, either new or second hand, as a lack of new cars is pushing second hand prices up.

If you need to buy now, be prepared to walk away if you aren’t offered the price you want to pay, and if they want to sell the car to you, they will get in touch.

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan over a year ago

Gloucestershire

It’s a sellers market right now, so used car prices are at a premium.

You’d be better off finding exactly what model you want and playing dealerships off against one another - assuming you can find more of the car you want

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By *rhugesMan over a year ago

Cardiff

Now is not the best time to get a good deal. I was looking for one last month and they wouldn't budge on the sticker price.

The problem is there is a world wide shortage of new cars do the cost of second hand ones have raised

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Looking at buying a new car, but 2nd hand, from a car dealership.

Thanks."

To save money, then the only option is to buy at auction. It's where the dealers buy.

If you end up buying a pup, then simply send it back to auction. You'll likely make a loss, but you could make a profit. It's what the dealers do.

If you end up buying a minter, then you're in profit. It's what the dealers do.